It's a Law: Big Announcements on Great American Outdoors Act

President Trump signs Great American Outdoors Act into law; Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced free entrance to national parks and public lands for August 5, 2020; and August 4th was designated as the “Great American Outdoors Day.” Read more from the National Park Service below.

Apply Today! Young Hunter Award

Do you know a DSC youth member who has been on two international hunts or four major North American hunts outside of their resident state? That youth might be eligible for the Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award!

2020 S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza Postponed Until Fall 2021

DSC has decided to postpone the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza to Fall 2021. This decision was made in collaboration with Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, with the health and wellbeing of students, parents and volunteers in mind. We are working with OTF to explore potential alternatives to support their students this year – stay tuned for information regarding 2020 […]

House Passes the Great American Outdoors Act

This afternoon marks a historic day as the House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in a 310-107 vote. The legislation will now go to the President for signature. The GAOA is the single greatest commitment to increasing public access and advancing conservation in our lifetime. This bill provides $900 million annually to the Land […]

DSC Supports Modernizing Federal Environmental Reviews

DSC applauds the Trump Administration for modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline environmental reviews, improve American infrastructure, and advance a smarter regulatory agenda for the American people. By finalizing the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) seeks to […]

Support the Great American Outdoors Act

DSC is proud, alongside our partners, to support the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The GAOA is an important bill that supports hunters, anglers, hikers, campers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Among other important actions, GAOA would improve access by funding the federal maintenance backup of necessary roads, trails, piers, campsites, parking lots, boat ramps, […]

Hunting for Geocache

    One sunny afternoon while exploring with my Mom and sister in our local park, something shiny caught my eye. Curious, I leaned down and peered through the boards of the old bridge and pulled up an unexpected find. Quickly, we opened the container and upon reading the note inside describing what we had […]